Building Terminology
If you get involved it is important to communicate with all involved and that means you need to speak their
BEFORE YOU START A BUILDING PROJECT
Keep the following in mind...
PB CONSULT
Your risk managers in Home building and construction
Take the Con out of Construction
This is how you protect yourself (and your money) from architects, builders and project managers.
CRITICAL PRE-PROCESS
Do not approach any professional with a potential vested interest such as estate agents, architects, engineers, contractors, builder or bouers before you have a good understanding of what you want and gotten advice from an independent third party. This third party will give you advice and information regarding the process that will enable you to make good, informed decisions regarding your project, goals, design, budget, cash flow, etc
ONLY then do you approach the professionals. This will SAVE you a mountain of money, time and frustration.
You want this to be a stress free and enjoyable experience.
BUILDING PROJECT PROCESS
* (as clarified and formulated for yourself based on the pre-process above)
Have a budget formulated, and expectations clarified
Step 1
Find land
Step 2
Design your house
Step 3
Cost the design
Step 4
Appoint an Engineer
Step 5
Appoint a Contractor
Step 6
Administrative process, Plan approval, Statutory requirements
Step 7
All the above must fit into the original pre-process.
HOME BUILDING FOR DUMMIES BLOG
A Fool and his money is easily parted
Not trying to offend anybody, especially any fools following the blog, but this seems to be very applicable when undertaking
“Have A Solid Foundation” (Know a bit about construction, part 1)
It really helps you as homeowner if you understand some of the basics of construction. Even in Bible times the
You, Your project and the “Professionals” (In simple words. Planning your building project and getting quotes)
Definition: Professional (noun) Plural noun: professionals A person engaged or qualified in a profession Not everyone in a profession is a professional Now
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